September 14, 2024 9AM - 1PM
Plain City Elementary School, 508 S. Chillicothe St., Plain City, Ohio 43064
Erasmia Voukelatos is active as a chamber musician, conductor, arranger and concert presenter. A Canadian pianist of Greek descent, she has performed the Bach Keyboard Concerto in D minor and the Mozart Concerto in A major, K. 488 with various orchestras, and was recently a featured soloist with The Harlem Chamber Players of New York at Caramoor’s 2022 Summer Season, in the original production “Chevalier” about the life and work of French Classical-era composer of African descent, Joseph Boulogne. An educator for over 25 years, Erasmia is Director of Choral Music at Far Brook School in Short Hills, New Jersey, where she also curates a biennial fundraiser, Chamber Music & Chocolates.
Erasmia’s ethnic heritage has fueled a life-long interest in multicultural arts and she is a regular workshop presenter on song and dance rituals of Greece and India. Her arrangements of Greek folk songs are performed by Greek and American choirs, including the Glass Menagerie in New York, Saints Cyril & Methodius Youth Choir of Thessaloniki, and Cantigas Women’s Choir, for which she has been Assistant Director and Accompanist since 2001. She holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Piano Performance from The University of Western Ontario and Brooklyn College respectively, and an Associates Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. Erasmia completed Level II Orff at George Mason University, and Level III Kodaly Certification from New York University. Her mentors have included Seymour Bernstein, Rita Bouboulidi, and Joan Litman. She enjoys collaborating with her husband, violinist Ashley Horne, and their son Alexi, aspiring cellist and singer.
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Join us for this engaging presentation on a culturally relevant approach to music education and trauma-informed teaching. Together, we will cover the importance of cultural representation, mirrors and windows in the music classroom, and integrating global music into your daily teaching. We will have critical discussions about the importance and need for global music education vs Eurocentric music education, learn about Somali culture, practices, and values, and discuss the importance of using global music to connect with students and their lived experiences. You will walk away knowing new Somali repertoire directly from Qorsho and Becca's newly published book, "The Rhythm of Somalia," and how to use this resource with your students.
Bio:
Becca Buck is a K-5th grade music teacher in ISD 191, living in Minneapolis, MN. She received her Bachelor of Music in K-12 Vocal Music Education (2012) and Master of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in Kodály (2018) from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. She now teaches at the Kodaly Institute at the University of St. Thomas, instructing Folksong and Materials II and III, and Pedagogy III.
Qorsho Hassan is an educator, writer, and advocate known for her dedication to promoting equity and diversity in education. She was named the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Her work centers around culturally responsive teaching practices and advocating for the needs of marginalized students, particularly those from immigrant and refugee backgrounds. She is a strong voice for inclusive education and strives to power both students and fellow educators to create more equitable learning environments.
$60 for a single workshop (Non-OAKE members)
